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Eli Thomas

Case from Lancaster, CA dated Oct 17, 2024

Victim Details

Eli Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Lancaster

CA

2024-10-17

7

Eli

Thomas

07/16/2026

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On October 17, 2024, Eli Thomas, a 7-year-old boy from Lancaster, California, tragically lost his life due to a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at a residence on the 44000 block of Dahlia Street, where Eli was visiting a friend's home. Upon arrival, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies found Eli with a critical gunshot injury; despite their efforts and those of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • FOX 11 Los Angeles: Child fatally shot while visiting friend in Lancaster
  • MyNewsLA.com: Boy Killed in Lancaster Shooting Identified - MyNewsLA.com
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    I'm absolutely devastated by the news of Eli Thomas. It's such a tragedy that a young life was taken... ...Read More
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